Curriculum Resources Center Collection

The collection includes print, non-print and electronic resources used in American schools from pre-school through grade 12. The focus is on traditional and innovative methodologies, as reflected in guides and instructional material from local, state, and national sources. Particular emphasis is placed on resources related to teacher education programs at Rhode Island College. Most resources circulate for review, evaluation and classroom application.

Children's Literature related to themes and topics in K-12 curriculum.

Juvenile Collection (children's fiction)

Curriculum guides which focus on classroom activities, lesson and unit plans, instructional resources, and other applied aspects of school curriculum.

Mission

The primary mission of the Curriculum Resources Center is to support
preservice and in-service teacher education at Rhode Island College. To achieve
this goal, the Center provides access to a diversified collection of current
curriculum guides and instructional materials. The objective is to enable
students and teachers to locate, review, and apply up-to-date materials in the
development of lessons, instructional units, and curriculum guides.

Use of the Center (Adams Library Room 410)

All educators working in and near Rhode Island, as well as graduate and undergraduate students at Rhode Island College, may use the Center facilities and borrow material from the collection. Selected materials are restricted to on-site use.